Man United surge under Carrick as Cunha risks ban
Carrick switches to 4-2-3-1 with Fernandes, Mainoo and Casemiro central as Man Utd beat Man City and Arsenal. Dorgu shines wide, Cunha decisive. Focus turns to Fulham and breaking low blocks at Old Trafford.
Cunha hit a late screamer to seal Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd, making it two wins under Carrick and boosting Champions League push. FA may ban him for swearing into camera, echoing Rooney 2011; Lingard reacted.
With Elliot Anderson preferring Man City, Man Utd step up move for Adam Wharton while monitoring Carlos Baleba. Palace could demand €100m amid City and Liverpool interest.
Casemiro will leave Man Utd in June and prioritises staying in Europe. An MLS club has made a tempting offer with long-term perks, but Brazil return not planned for now.
Galatasaray to hold talks to loan Manuel Ugarte with purchase option. United reluctant to weaken midfield under Carrick; Ugarte has 18 apps and wants to fight for place.
Cunha details his long-range winner at Arsenal and hails Casemiro as “my captain of captains” for leadership guiding him at Man Utd. Confidence, composure and the comeback stressed.
Patrick Dorgu suffers suspected hamstring after scoring in wins v Arsenal and Man City; could miss weeks. United host Fulham as fan group The 1958 plan protest targeting Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Juventus revive talks with Man Utd for Joshua Zirkzee after En-Nesyri stalls, but United will only sell with replacement lined up. Roma interest noted; late January deal seen unlikely.
